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Coffee and lunch
My personal favorites to go for a coffee or lunch.
The sweetest staff and mouthwatering selection of fresh baked cakes and sweets, ánd great coffee. Lovely vintage interior!
I go here every weekend for a cappuccino and their “koekje van eigen deeg”.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Sencha Lunchstore
19 KoorstraatThe sweetest staff and mouthwatering selection of fresh baked cakes and sweets, ánd great coffee. Lovely vintage interior!
I go here every weekend for a cappuccino and their “koekje van eigen deeg”.
Cosy healthy lunch spot located riiiight in the city center. I love their scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast or a big cup of cappuccino.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
ECHT Alkmaar
4 MarktstraatCosy healthy lunch spot located riiiight in the city center. I love their scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast or a big cup of cappuccino.
historic sweets and antiques shop with AMAZING area for coffee and delicious home made apple pies.
Sweets Antiques
8 Hekelstraathistoric sweets and antiques shop with AMAZING area for coffee and delicious home made apple pies.
This is a great place to go to on a sunny day! Feet in the sand, cocktails and cold beers and a laidback atmosphere. Love going here!
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Stadsstrand De Kade
950 NoorderkadeThis is a great place to go to on a sunny day! Feet in the sand, cocktails and cold beers and a laidback atmosphere. Love going here!
Anne and Max is a cute place to go for breakfast or lunch. They have inside seats, a terrace AND a boat you can have lunch on in the canal.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Anne&Max Alkmaar
3 KraanbuurtAnne and Max is a cute place to go for breakfast or lunch. They have inside seats, a terrace AND a boat you can have lunch on in the canal.
Shopping
My personal shopping hotspot shortlist
Vinyl shop “Plaatenbas” is owned by Bas, he has an amaaazing selection of records ( new, pre-owned and vintage limited editions ). Love stopping by every now and then for a quick chat and browse through the store.
de Plaatenbas
HekelstraatVinyl shop “Plaatenbas” is owned by Bas, he has an amaaazing selection of records ( new, pre-owned and vintage limited editions ). Love stopping by every now and then for a quick chat and browse through the store.
I love shopping for vintage clothes and goodies and this store has just that. The shop owner is one of our neighbors!
TIME LAB Vintage
29 BreedstraatI love shopping for vintage clothes and goodies and this store has just that. The shop owner is one of our neighbors!
Uit eten
Lovely shared dining concept, great food and wine and beautiful interior design.
Really like coming here every so often. Dont forget to make a reservation online!
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Restaurant Hofman
7 KerkpleinLovely shared dining concept, great food and wine and beautiful interior design.
Really like coming here every so often. Dont forget to make a reservation online!
Stadskaffee Laurens
9 KerkpleinAloha Cafe
121 VerdronkenoordBest burgers in town for a good price, I love their cocktails too!
If you want to go for a special, culinairy dinner... visit Rue de la Plume. Make sure to book a table in advance as they never have free tables for walk-ins.
Rue de la Plume
22 VeerstraatIf you want to go for a special, culinairy dinner... visit Rue de la Plume. Make sure to book a table in advance as they never have free tables for walk-ins.
This restaurant has a great terrace and is in front of a part of the canal where people have their boats. In summer, this is a great spot for a rosé wine in the sun, people watching and nice food.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Turfmarkt Alkmaar
11-23 TurfmarktThis restaurant has a great terrace and is in front of a part of the canal where people have their boats. In summer, this is a great spot for a rosé wine in the sun, people watching and nice food.
Cocktails & Beer
1480 Food Bar
16 MientWolf Hotel Kitchen & Bar
3 MientIf you're into IPA's, craft beer and (vegan) snacks... THIS is where you should go. It's at walking distance from my home, just cross the canal. It's located in an industrial building, great vibes.
The Scrapyard taproom van Brouwerij De Moersleutel
15 PettemerstraatIf you're into IPA's, craft beer and (vegan) snacks... THIS is where you should go. It's at walking distance from my home, just cross the canal. It's located in an industrial building, great vibes.
breakfast
If you're an early riser and walk into the city, this is thé place to grab your croissants.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Patisserie A.C. de Boer
15 ScharloIf you're an early riser and walk into the city, this is thé place to grab your croissants.
Delicious pancakes, granola and yoghurt and of course... COFFEE!
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Sencha Lunchstore
19 KoorstraatDelicious pancakes, granola and yoghurt and of course... COFFEE!
Anne and Max is a cute place to go for breakfast or lunch. They have inside seats, a terrace AND a boat you can have lunch on in the canal.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Anne&Max Alkmaar
3 KraanbuurtAnne and Max is a cute place to go for breakfast or lunch. They have inside seats, a terrace AND a boat you can have lunch on in the canal.